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Housing Resources

programs, and workflows related to housing applications, housing authorities, and housing stability for clients in Western Massachusetts.

CORI

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A Western Mass Guide to Utility Shut Off Support.

Jun 22, 2026

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8 min read

A Western Mass Guide to Utility Shut Off Support.

Western Mass Guide to Utility Support.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

+25

Western Mass Guide to SNAP

Jun 1, 2026

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8 min read

Western Mass Guide to SNAP

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

+26

Recommending a shelter is no longer an alternative in Western Mass.

May 28, 2026

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5 min read

Recommending a shelter is no longer an alternative in Western Mass.

Recomending a shelter is no longer an alternative in Western Mass.135 individuals in Holyoke, MA need shelter, but the City only has 46 beds.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

+25

Housing First vs. Transitional Housing: Impact on Western Mass Workers

May 21, 2026

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5 min read

Housing First vs. Transitional Housing: Impact on Western Mass Workers

When funding shifts to one model, workers lose options for the next case.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

+16

After the Housing Applications are In:

May 18, 2026

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7 min read

After the Housing Applications are In:

Check-In, Hand-Off and Close Well

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

Housing Resources

+6

When the Apartment Has Stairs: A Practical Guide to Accessible Housing

May 11, 2026

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18 min read

When the Apartment Has Stairs: A Practical Guide to Accessible Housing

Elevators, first-floor access, reasonable accommodation, and the local search routes to run when a unit no longer works in real life.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

Housing Resources

+11

When Someone Needs Shelter, Follow this Guide!

May 4, 2026

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20 min read

When Someone Needs Shelter, Follow this Guide!

A Western Mass Guide to the Shelters System

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

CORI

+6

Your Client has a CORI history. Here is what you can do Right Now!

Apr 27, 2026

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15 min read

Your Client has a CORI history. Here is what you can do Right Now!

Breaking CORI in tears to understand the best approach when dealing with eligibility for community resources.

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

Housing Resources

+3

One Application, 25 Waitlists: How to Move Every Housing Case Forward

Apr 17, 2026

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9 min read

One Application, 25 Waitlists: How to Move Every Housing Case Forward

Feature Article: Housing + Case Management | April 2026

Christian Castro
Christian Castro

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